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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,007.74, 15,190.56 and 5,971.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,007.74, 15,190.56 and 5,971.97 is: 8,241.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,007.74 : 15,190.56 = 5,971.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,007.74/15,190.56 = 5,971.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,007.74x = 15,190.56 × 5,971.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,007.74x = 90,717,606.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,717,606.58/11,007.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,241.25

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